Trinity River Vision

A Master Plan for the Trinity River and Major Tributaries in
Greater Fort Worth

The Trinity River is a major part of Fort Worth's rich and colorful
history. In 1849, an army outpost was established on the banks of the
river at the confluence of the West Fork and the Clear Fork, and that
convergence anchors our downtown today.

The "Master Plan" for the Trinity River is a concept
literally decades in the making. Encouraged by community volunteers in
the 1980s, developed by urban designers and specialty consultants in
the 1990s, and adopted by City Council in 2003, the Trinity River
Vision Master Plan encompasses 88 miles of the Trinity River and its
greenbelts and tributaries throughout the Fort Worth area. The
"vision" has always been to advocate for this natural
resource, keeping the river beautiful, accessible, enjoyable, and
productive and to make sure it remains a valuable asset for the entire
community.

The master plan addressed such issues as the environment,
ecosystems, flood protection, recreational opportunities, access to
the waterfront, preserving green space, and urban revitalization based
around the river.

The plan focuses on eight segments of the Trinity River and its
tributaries: Clear Fork North, Clear Fork South, Marine Creek, Mary's
Creek, Sycamore Creek, West Fork East, West Fork West, and the Central
City area now called Trinity Uptown. It considers environmental
quality, conservation, recreation facilities, trail developments,
reforestation, beautification, and linkage to neighborhoods, downtown,
and other special districts. The plan also addresses adjoining land
uses, transportation and how other facilities best complement and
benefit from the greenways.

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